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Introduction to Family & Consumer Sciences
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About the Course
The Introduction to Family & Consumer Sciences course introduces students to the foundations of human services, including personal development, communication, leadership, and career readiness skills for supporting individuals and communities. Students explore topics such as nutrition, family dynamics, consumer responsibilities, and design principles while applying their learning through real-world challenges and service-based projects.
SAMPLE LESSON
FCS Challenge: Community Service Project
Each lesson includes media-rich presentations, a pre-made lesson plan, assessments and engaging real-world projects and activities. To get an idea of what iCEV offers, explore the sample lesson and resources below.
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Lessons Available in This Course
- Basic Principles in Apparel Selection
- Basic Principles of Apparel Construction
- Basic Principles of Apparel Maintenance & Repair
- Basic Principles of Child Development - Coming Soon
- Basic Principles of Healthy Meals
- Basic Principles of Interior Design
- Basic Principles of Interior Maintenance
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Community Service
- Consumer Practices & Responsibilities
- Creating a Human Services Career Plan
- Employability Skills in Human Services
- Exploring Personal Care Services
- Family Dynamics
- FCS Challenge: Community Service Project
- FCS Challenge: Crisis Care Compass
- FCS Challenge: Micro Chef
- FCS Challenge: Room Revamp
- FCS Challenge: Spill Seekers
- FCS Challenge: Wellness and You
- Goals & Decision Making
- Identifying Personal Priorities
- Leadership in Human Services
- Navigating Life's Challenges
- Nutrition Over the Lifespan
- Personal Practices for Success
- Principles of Human Services
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